--- title: "PA/04318/26: excavation of site to construct a reservoir in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04318-26/qormi-excavation-of-site-to-construct-a-reservoir source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Qormi: Proposed excavation of site to construct a reservoir and two (2) basement levels comprising 122 garages and 36… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0431826 # PA/04318/26: excavation of site to construct a reservoir in Qormi Site at, Triq id-Deheb Fin, Triq il-Bonc, Qormi Proposed excavation of site to construct a reservoir and two (2) basement levels comprising 122 garages and 36 parking spaces, and the construction of five (5) levels of apartments consisting of 125 residential units, including all ancillary works. - **Status:** Pending (Screening Process) - **Location:** Site at, Triq id-Deheb Fin, Triq il-Bonc, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** [George Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/george-portelli) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors - **Residential units:** 125 - **Received:** 25 March 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04318/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04318&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Site at, Triq id-Deheb Fin, Triq il-Bonc, Qormi 60 other applications within 300 m: 36 granted, 3 refused, 8 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07122/24). On Triq id-Deheb Fin: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 5 comparable decisions nearby). Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps. - [**PA/04071/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04071-25/qormi-construction-of-a-lift-shaft-at-an): Proposed construction of a lift shaft at an existing government block. Granted, validated 8 August 2025, 22 m away - [**PA/01848/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01848-21/qormi-alterations-and-the-construction-of-a-lift): Proposed alterations and the construction of a lift shaft in the common parts and ramp at entrance Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/01672/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01672-24/qormi-demolish-part-of-the-front-garden-area): To demolish part of the front garden area to be in line with the official alignment, to carry out internal and external alterations to a Class 4B hair salon,… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 69 m away - [**PA/06047/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06047-25/qormi-sanction-change-of-use-from-garage-to): To sanction change of use from garage to Class 4B shop as per LN74/14 and also to sanction the installation of a sign. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 80 m away - [**PA/04207/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04207-25/qormi-sanction-street-level-garage-as-built): To sanction street level garage as built (original permit has not been traced). Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 90 m away - [**PA/08000/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08000-24/qormi-sanction-layout-as-built-of-approved-confectionery): To sanction layout as built of approved confectionery (Class 5A) and maisonette at first floor. Application also includes partial change of use from approved… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 2 floors, 91 m away - [**PA/06184/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06184-26/qormi-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built (PB4354/91) and proposed change of use to a public service garage. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 105 m away - [**PA/00515/20** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00515-20/qormi-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, extension of washroom at roof level and construction of pergola with overlying PV Panels; minor alterations in facade. Status being checked, 105 m away - [**PA/08452/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08452-24/qormi-renewal-to-pa-00515-20-minor-internal-alterations): Renewal to PA/00515/20: Minor internal alterations, extension of washroom at roof level and construction of pergola with overlying pv panels; minor… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 107 m away - [**PA/07856/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07856-25/qormi-alterations-to-existing-common-parts-to-allow): Alterations to existing common parts to allow for the installation of a lift. Granted, validated 9 March 2026, 113 m away - [**PA/02931/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02931-26/qormi-proposed-development-comprises-the-excavation-of-an): The proposed development comprises the excavation of an infill plot for the construction of nine basement garages, an underground reservoir, and fourteen… Granted, validated 1 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 116 m away - [**PA/03533/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03533-23/qormi-renew-pa-02002-15-which-was-a-renewal-of): To renew PA/02002/15 which was a renewal of PA/2588/09 - Addition of receded floor at roof level and alterations to facade layout approved by permit… Granted, validated 16 August 2023, 116 m away - [**PA/05191/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05191-25/qormi-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to): Proposed change of use from private garage to Class 4B shop, proposed shop sign. Application also is for the sanctioning of the existing garage as built. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 137 m away - [**PA/07870/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07870-24/qormi-change-of-use-from-public-car-garage): Change of use from public car garage to private car garage. To demolish stairwell at ground and first floor and propose a new stairwell and lift. To demolish… Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 139 m away - [**PA/00246/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00246-22/qormi-sanction-changes-from-plans-approved-with-pa941-03): To sanction changes from plans approved with PA941/03, including the splitting of the garage into two, internal alterations and use on only one internal ramp,… Status being checked, 139 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) ## More from George Portelli - [**PA/06684/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06684-25/xewkija-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-approved-permit): To sanction minor internal alterations from approved permit PA8409/20. Granted, validated 19 November 2025 - [**PA/03390/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03390-22/paola-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to existing residence. Status being checked [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)